Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game
— Matt Ryan kept the faith through all the sacks, interceptions, fumbles and three-and-outs that made for a streaming snooze-fest Thursday night.
National Football League
FINAL
Indianapolis Colts
12
Denver Broncos
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| DEN | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Empower Field at Mile High · 76,667 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 23-27 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | L 7-42 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | L 20-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 22-34 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:50 12-9
Chase McLaughlin 48 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:05 9-9
Chase McLaughlin 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:19 6-9
Brandon McManus 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:51 6-6
Chase McLaughlin 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:12 3-6
Chase McLaughlin 52 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:58 0-6
Brandon McManus 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:28 0-3
Brandon McManus 33 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 2:33
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:17 · Downs
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IND 5:50
8 plays, 45 yards, 4:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:50 12-9
Chase McLaughlin 48 Yd Field Goal
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DEN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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IND 0:05
10 plays, 67 yards, 2:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:05 9-9
Chase McLaughlin 31 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 2:13
11 plays, 72 yards, 4:34 · Interception
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IND 6:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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DEN 8:33
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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IND 10:44
5 plays, 16 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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DEN 14:07
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:45 · Interception
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IND 1:52
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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DEN 3:19
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:19 6-9
Brandon McManus 45 Yd Field Goal
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IND 3:38
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:52 · Interception
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DEN 4:30
8 plays, 59 yards, 4:21 · Missed FG
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IND 8:51
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:51 6-6
Chase McLaughlin 51 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 12:48
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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DEN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:12 · End of Half
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IND 0:12
14 plays, 52 yards, 3:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:12 3-6
Chase McLaughlin 52 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 3:48
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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IND 5:39
9 plays, 51 yards, 5:19 · Interception
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DEN 10:58
10 plays, 40 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:58 0-6
Brandon McManus 44 Yd Field Goal
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IND 0:12
3 plays, -11 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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DEN 2:41
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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IND 4:12
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:03 · Punt
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DEN 5:15
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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IND 6:25
4 plays, 24 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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DEN 9:28
10 plays, 49 yards, 4:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:28 0-3
Brandon McManus 33 Yd Field Goal
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IND 13:37
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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Team Stats
IND
DEN
19
1st Downs
18
14
Passing 1st downs
11
4
Rushing 1st downs
6
1
1st downs from penalties
1
4-16
3rd down efficiency
2-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
73
Total Plays
71
306
Total Yards
375
4.2
Yards per Play
5.3
13
Total Drives
14
200
Passing
250
26/41
Comp/Att
21/39
4.3
Yards per pass
5.8
2
Interceptions thrown
2
6-51
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-24
106
Rushing
125
26
Rushing Attempts
28
4.1
Yards per rush
4.5
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-4
8-64
Penalties
7-49
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:36
Possession
32:51
Injuries
Denver Broncos
- Riley Moss Questionable
- Jaylen Waddle Questionable
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Out
- Sam Ehlinger Out
Indianapolis Colts
- Mo Alie-Cox Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Jaylon Carlies Questionable
- Riley Leonard Out
- Justin Walley Out
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